If the bump on the bridge of your nose has shown up in every profile photo since high school, a non-surgical rhinoplasty in Washington, DC may smooth it in about half an hour, without an operating room.

At DC Derm Docs, our board-certified dermatologists perform the non-surgical nose job with Restylane or Radiesse, and you stay awake the whole time, holding a mirror.

What Can a Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty in Washington, DC Change?

You may have spent years turning your face a certain way for photos, or you may have asked a surgeon about rhinoplasty and put it off because of the recovery. Your dermatologist will place a small amount of filler above and below the bump, so the bridge reads as a straight line from the side. It can also lift a drooping tip, fill a small depression, and even out a nose that sits a little off-center.

At the start of your consultation, you and your dermatologist, Dr. Anju Pabby or Dr. Marilyn Berzin, will look at your profile together in a hand mirror. Then, they’ll ask you to point to the part you notice first and show you where a few drops of dermal filler would change the line.

What Happens During Your Rhinoplasty Filler Appointment

Once the plan is set, a topical numbing cream goes on your nose for several minutes. Next, your dermatologist will place the filler in tiny amounts, and you may feel a series of light pinches and some pressure along the bridge. Because you’re awake and holding the mirror, you can watch the shape change and ask for a little more or a little less before you leave. The whole procedure can take little more than a half hour.

When Surgical Rhinoplasty May Be the Better Choice

Keep in mind that filler adds volume, so it cannot make your nose smaller or narrower. If your goal is a shorter nose, a much less prominent hump, or easier breathing, your dermatologist will tell you so at your consultation and suggest you see a surgeon. Rest assured, many patients choose a non-surgical rhinoplasty in Washington, DC first, since it lets them see a straighter profile before deciding on anything permanent.

Recovery, Results and Safety After a Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty in Washington, DC

You’ll see the change right away, and you can go back to work the same day. A small percentage notice some slight swelling for a couple of days. Depending on the filler used, the improvement can last up to a year or more.

The nose has small blood vessels close to the surface, so a rare complication is filler pressing on one of them. That’s one reason to have it done by a physician who has trained for years in facial anatomy and can recognize and treat it right away. Restylane is a hyaluronic acid filler, so it can be dissolved if needed.

Balancing Your Profile Beyond the Rhinoplasty

Sometimes a nose looks larger because the chin sits back. In that case, your dermatologist may suggest jawline filler at the same visit, so your profile looks balanced from forehead to chin. Our posts on dermal filler and facial balancing and on how Botox and fillers work together walk through how each area is treated in proportion.

Questions Patients Ask Before Their Rhinoplasty

Will It Hurt?

You’ll typically feel light pinches and pressure after the numbing cream, and the visit is over in about half an hour.

How Does the Cost Compare With Surgery?

The cost is a fraction of a surgical nose job, and your dermatologist will give you the exact figure at your consultation.

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